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1/28/25, 2:37 PM Etihad Credit Insurance hosts a workshop for companies selected to join Xport Xponential initiative
The workshop commenced with opening remarks from H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI, during which
she underlined how the Xport Xponential initiative seeks to create new opportunities for export, re-
export, and foreign trade activities, positioning the UAE as a key player in global markets, and
empowering local manufacturers and exporters to strengthen their growth. H.E. Al Mazrouei also

highlighted the initiative’s key offerings, such as a comprehensive suite of credit and financing solutions,
in partnership with strategic partners from the public and private sectors, along with advisory support
and access to a vast database, facilitating partnerships with potential buyers and importers worldwide.

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In her remarks, Her Excellency noted that the directives of the wise leadership and the UAE’s national
development strategies serve as roadmap for the Xport Xponential initiative. The initiative's goals, she
noted, align with the economic objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to raise the GDP

to AED 3 trillion, increase non-oil exports to AED 800 billion, and raise the value of the foreign trade to
AED 4 trillion within the next decade. H.E. Al Mazrouei concluded by reiterating ECI's steadfast
commitment to raising the competitiveness of domestic non-oil goods, which will help diversify the UAE
economy and strengthen its competitive edge at both regional and global levels.

As the workshop progressed, Dr. Yasar Jarrar, Managing Partner, Gov Campus, Author, and Professor

(Hult International Business School), spoke about the growth trajectory of small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. Followed by a presentation from Mahesh Kumar, Vice President of
Trade Finance at Emirates Development Bank (EDB), who delivered a session titled, ‘Trade And
Working Capital Products - Value Proposition.’

During a virtual session, Haitham Al Khazaleh, Head Middle East and Africa, Director Public Sector
Solutions at Swiss Re Management Ltd., highlighted the role of re-insurance supporting Export Credit
Agencies. This was followed by a session on risk assessment of key export markets, during which

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